Academic - Possible Sanctions

Academic Misconduct - Possible Sanctions

Sanctions are intended to address the inappropriate behavior in a constructive, developmental, and educational manner. Sanctions hold students accountable for behaviors which violate university policies. Criteria for assigning sanctions are determined by several factors: the severity of the misconduct, the nature of the incident, and the student's prior conduct record.

The following 10 sanctions are permitted under UWS Chapter 14:

An oral reprimand;

A written reprimand presented only to the student;

An assignment to repeat the work, to be graded on its merits;

A lower or failing grade on the particular assignment or test;

A lower grade in the course;

A failing grade in the course;

Removal of the student from the course in progress;

A written reprimand to be included in the student’s disciplinary file;